D391 HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS
Healthcare ecosystem: - ANSWER a system composed of elements that create a community
Healthcare system: - ANSWER an organization of individuals, institutions, and resources that
deliver services to clients
What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system? - ANSWER Organization,
funding, and delivery. When integrated and streamlined, these components can help produce
quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
A client has health problems related to being overweight. This client has received nutritional
counseling but is on a fixed income and shops at a food pantry with limited food selection.
Which type of disparity is this client experiencing? - ANSWER Access to social needs.
Financial restrictions and inability to afford proper dietary food choices is some of the social
determinants of health.
What is Quadruple Aim in Healthcare? - ANSWER Enhancing the patient experience(pnt
satisfaction), improving population health (preventive care), reducing costs (cost effective), and
improving the work life of the provider( work/life balance).
How do healthcare producers impact the purposes of the healthcare ecosystem? – ANSWER
They help improve how People access, receive, and pay for healthcare, all while driving
innovation and supporting public health.
Which agency under the Department of Health can help clients locate resources to assist with
out-of-pocket expenses? - ANSWER Social Security Office provides resources for seniors and
people on Social Security disability.
Which health organization is responsible for the safety of newer medication released to the
public? – ANSWEr U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).:
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring vaccine safety, efficacy, and
security
A client with heart disease is considering a synthetic heart valve replacement to improve cardiac
blood flow, but would like to know more about the level of risk involved before committing to
the surgery. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which class of risk does this
device fall under? – ANSWER Class III is the highest level of risk. It covers devices such as
heart valves and cereberal implants. Manufacturers must demonstrate to the FDA that the devices
are safe and effective before they are approved for market.
Which healthcare specialist serves as a client's main point of contact throughout a stay in an
inpatient facility? - ANSWER Hospitalists stay in close contact with clients throughout their
, stay in addition to performing medical procedures, designing treatment plans, and coordinating
with the client's entire medical team.
A newly retired 45-year-old union worker has a history of diabetes, and their health insurance
fully covers the cost of their medication but not their medical appointments. – ANSWER Apply
for group health insurance
correct. This individual is eligible for gap coverage if they can afford it.
Which type of insurance covers more than half of the U.S. population under 65 years old? –
ANSWER Employer-sponsored insurance plans cover more Americans under 65 than any other
type of coverage.
Which federal healthcare insurance will be a better fit for a 30-year-old client who is currently
receiving dialysis for permanent kidney failure? - ANSWER Medicare is available for people
aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.
A 69-year-old retired machinist who is widowed has one child that lives out of state. The retiree
has a history of congestive heart failure and is currently unable to care for themselves. Their
physician's office helped enroll them in a long-term service and support program through
Medicaid. While the original assessment qualified the retiree to receive support from a home
health aide for 30 hours per week, a six-month reassessment reduced the support qualification to
15 hours per week. According to the physician, the retiree's declining health necessitates 30
hours of support from a home health aide per week; however, Medicaid denied the appeal.Which
agency can the retiree make a complaint to? - ANSWER State Department of Health. This
agency monitors and responds to complaints presented by individuals that need assistance in
ensuring they can receive necessary assistance that is needed based on their situation.
Which organization accredits health insurance companies? - ANSWER National Commission on
Quality and Assurance, This commission is a nonprofit accreditation agency for payer groups.
A small rural community is facing a public health crisis during a particularly virulent flu season.
A Health and Human Services (HHS) professional is assigned to work directly with the
community to reinforce the importance of preventative care and to ensure the members of the
community have the resources and knowledge they need to prevent the spread of flu.
Which HHS role is appropriate to serve this need? - ANSWER Public health educators
work directly with the public to spread awareness of preventative health measures.
Which component of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem is classified as a provider? – ANSWER An
urgent care facility
Is a place that offers healthcare services, so it is classified as a provider in the healthcare
ecosystem.
A single mother of two young children who relies on public assistance is having difficulty seeing
due to an outdated eyeglass lens prescription. However, she has no vision coverage and can't
afford to pay out of pocket for an optometrist appointment and new lenses and frames.Where
Healthcare ecosystem: - ANSWER a system composed of elements that create a community
Healthcare system: - ANSWER an organization of individuals, institutions, and resources that
deliver services to clients
What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system? - ANSWER Organization,
funding, and delivery. When integrated and streamlined, these components can help produce
quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
A client has health problems related to being overweight. This client has received nutritional
counseling but is on a fixed income and shops at a food pantry with limited food selection.
Which type of disparity is this client experiencing? - ANSWER Access to social needs.
Financial restrictions and inability to afford proper dietary food choices is some of the social
determinants of health.
What is Quadruple Aim in Healthcare? - ANSWER Enhancing the patient experience(pnt
satisfaction), improving population health (preventive care), reducing costs (cost effective), and
improving the work life of the provider( work/life balance).
How do healthcare producers impact the purposes of the healthcare ecosystem? – ANSWER
They help improve how People access, receive, and pay for healthcare, all while driving
innovation and supporting public health.
Which agency under the Department of Health can help clients locate resources to assist with
out-of-pocket expenses? - ANSWER Social Security Office provides resources for seniors and
people on Social Security disability.
Which health organization is responsible for the safety of newer medication released to the
public? – ANSWEr U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).:
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring vaccine safety, efficacy, and
security
A client with heart disease is considering a synthetic heart valve replacement to improve cardiac
blood flow, but would like to know more about the level of risk involved before committing to
the surgery. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which class of risk does this
device fall under? – ANSWER Class III is the highest level of risk. It covers devices such as
heart valves and cereberal implants. Manufacturers must demonstrate to the FDA that the devices
are safe and effective before they are approved for market.
Which healthcare specialist serves as a client's main point of contact throughout a stay in an
inpatient facility? - ANSWER Hospitalists stay in close contact with clients throughout their
, stay in addition to performing medical procedures, designing treatment plans, and coordinating
with the client's entire medical team.
A newly retired 45-year-old union worker has a history of diabetes, and their health insurance
fully covers the cost of their medication but not their medical appointments. – ANSWER Apply
for group health insurance
correct. This individual is eligible for gap coverage if they can afford it.
Which type of insurance covers more than half of the U.S. population under 65 years old? –
ANSWER Employer-sponsored insurance plans cover more Americans under 65 than any other
type of coverage.
Which federal healthcare insurance will be a better fit for a 30-year-old client who is currently
receiving dialysis for permanent kidney failure? - ANSWER Medicare is available for people
aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.
A 69-year-old retired machinist who is widowed has one child that lives out of state. The retiree
has a history of congestive heart failure and is currently unable to care for themselves. Their
physician's office helped enroll them in a long-term service and support program through
Medicaid. While the original assessment qualified the retiree to receive support from a home
health aide for 30 hours per week, a six-month reassessment reduced the support qualification to
15 hours per week. According to the physician, the retiree's declining health necessitates 30
hours of support from a home health aide per week; however, Medicaid denied the appeal.Which
agency can the retiree make a complaint to? - ANSWER State Department of Health. This
agency monitors and responds to complaints presented by individuals that need assistance in
ensuring they can receive necessary assistance that is needed based on their situation.
Which organization accredits health insurance companies? - ANSWER National Commission on
Quality and Assurance, This commission is a nonprofit accreditation agency for payer groups.
A small rural community is facing a public health crisis during a particularly virulent flu season.
A Health and Human Services (HHS) professional is assigned to work directly with the
community to reinforce the importance of preventative care and to ensure the members of the
community have the resources and knowledge they need to prevent the spread of flu.
Which HHS role is appropriate to serve this need? - ANSWER Public health educators
work directly with the public to spread awareness of preventative health measures.
Which component of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem is classified as a provider? – ANSWER An
urgent care facility
Is a place that offers healthcare services, so it is classified as a provider in the healthcare
ecosystem.
A single mother of two young children who relies on public assistance is having difficulty seeing
due to an outdated eyeglass lens prescription. However, she has no vision coverage and can't
afford to pay out of pocket for an optometrist appointment and new lenses and frames.Where
